| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $237.81 | 5.515% | $250.9252 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.90 | 10.652% | $178.0391 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.59 | 13.387% | $69.8351 | $69.84 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.96 | 8.195% | $154.6756 | $154.68 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.45 | 12.219% | $144.1453 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.25 | 6.344% | $259.7452 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.76 | 11.815% | $168.5723 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.72 | $1,225.9378 | $1,225.96 | $1,226.00 | $1,225.80 | |